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ALZPAL IS A SOURCE OF JOY

Maura's experience with Alzpals for her husband Lee. 'We had a wonderful woman for about 2 years - Anne Kelly. As I worked having Anne come in to Lee once a week was such a comfort for me and it became a lovely time for Lee. Initially he was a little reluctant and really didn't

IMMA AZURE PROGRAM

Armchair Azure is a free online experience designed for people living with dementia and their families and friends. Connecting through art Looking at art can be a transformative experience. Art can move us, prompt us to think or ask questions. IMMA’s Azure tours give people living with dementia and those close to them; a family

BEING AN ALZPAL

Volunteer Jenny Lewis on her experience as an Alzpal: 'Volunteering with WDS is being able to make a contribution to someone's quality of life; being a short respite for a carer or family member. It is being able to have continuity to get to know your Alzpal well. Learning skills with WDS to have the

ALZPALS Carly on the importance of Owen’s Alzpal

Carly on the importance of an Alzpal for her husband Owen. 'I found the Alzpals program absolutely fantastic. I found it terrific for Owen as he was always an outdoor man. So someone coming and bringing him off for a drive, walk, or coffee was so good for him. Owen loved the experience &

IT Person Required for new Stay Connected Initiative

Wicklow Dementia Support CLG (WDS) is seeking tender submissions from an IT person for its ‘Stay Connected’ project. The aim of this project is to develop virtual means of engaging with clients with dementia and family carers to deliver support and activities. https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/tenders/79443-wicklow-dementia-support-invitation-to-tender-stay-connected-it-support-person

We are looking for Volunteers

Would you like to help us make a difference for a family living with dementia? Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? Please contact us today on 089 4286928 or email us on info@wicklowdementiasupport.org

Wicklow Dementia Support Winter Newsletter 2020

We hope everyone is ready for a safe and festive Christmas this year. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and to all that have supported us throughout this challenging year. A very Happy Christmas and New Year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YHm89ja222nXSzm-2EZyIOGhwd4Cz0vSTvfMTGkE42A/edit?usp=drivesdk

RTE Comic Relief Grant

We are delighted to have been awarded an #RTEComicRelief grant for the technology and ability to connect our community to the outside world and WDS support, Many thanks to Community Foundation for Ireland, RTE Does Comic Relief & Government of Ireland.

Neil Byrne Christmas Song Raising Funds for Wicklow Dementia Support

AWARD-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER NEIL BYRNE RELEASING A CHRISTMAS SONG RAISING FUNDS FOR WICKLOW DEMENTIA SUPPORT Download ‘Christmas Time 1983’ for €2 at www.neilbyrnemusic.com/music/p/christmas-time-1983-digital-download Donations can be made to Wicklow Dementia Support CLG via IDonate   Singer/songwriter/producer Neil Byrne, best known for his work with International touring group Celtic Thunder and as part of the award-winning folk

Thank You Woodies Bray

So many thanks to Woodie's in Bray for their generous donation to Wicklow Dementia Support helping us to brighten up the lives of people living with dementia in Wicklow County.

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